Cotovia by Dezső Kosztolányi
Set in a small Hungarian town at the turn of the 20th century, the story follows the Vajkay family during a week when their daughter, a plain and unmarried woman, goes on a vacation. Her absence forces her parents to confront the emptiness and routine of their lives, revealing the deep-seated loneliness and unspoken tensions within their seemingly mundane existence. As they navigate social gatherings and personal reflections, the narrative delves into themes of isolation, societal expectations, and the passage of time, painting a poignant portrait of familial bonds and the quiet despair of unfulfilled lives.
- Published
- 1924
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Hungarian
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Alouette
- Skylark
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